Establishing a Pre-seed Support Platform for MVP Development and Validation
Supports launching a platform in Armenia to help startups in cybersecurity, aerospace, agriculture, and financial services move from concept to MVP through rapid pre-seed support.
Funder: Expertise France
Due Dates: June 6, 2026 (Questions deadline) | June 17, 2026 (Submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to €330,000 total for the grant; budget allocation is flexible but must be justified and aligned with project objectives.
Summary: Supports the creation of a platform in Armenia to deliver rapid pre-seed support for startups moving from Proof of Concept to MVP validation.
Key Information: Focus on four sectors: cybersecurity, aerospace, agriculture, and financial services.
Description
This grant from Expertise France aims to establish and operationalize a dedicated platform in Armenia that delivers rapid, flexible pre-seed support to early-stage startups. The objective is to help startups efficiently progress from Proof of Concept (PoC) to Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and validate their solutions with potential customers. The initiative will foster innovation and accelerate the development of viable products, with a specific focus on high-value sectors including cybersecurity, aerospace, agriculture, and financial services.
